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W62 WGJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,216 mi
Last recorded158,216 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW62 WGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 158,216 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 152,996 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

front headlamps misty

parking brake travel high

Pass 4 Apr 2017 148,053 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre has slight cut on outter wall

Pass 8 Apr 2016 142,254 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

presenter adviced

Fail 8 Apr 2016 142,254 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

presenter adviced

Pass 23 Mar 2015 136,196 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both front headlamps misty

both front steering arms play

Pass 22 Mar 2014 129,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 129,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 122,560 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2013 122,554 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 115,573 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre have a cut on inner side wall not deep enough to see cords

Pass 7 Apr 2012 115,573 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre have a cut on inner side wall not deep enough to see cords

Pass 26 Mar 2011 108,598 miles

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2010 100,529 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side front tyre has deep cut

off side front wheel arch corroded

rear both brake hoses slighty deterioarted

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2009 93,123 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 85,536 miles

NAIL IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS ON THE LIMIT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS ON THE LIMIT , 215/55WR16

OFFSIDE FRONT SIDE LIGHT DIM

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS CLOSE TO THE LIMIT ON EDGES

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS VERY CLOSE TO THE LIMIT

REAR BRAKE PADS AND DISCS LOOK LOW

SCRATCHING TO INSIDE OF SCREEN

Pass 5 Mar 2007 75,263 miles

LEFT REAR TYRE WAS 3PSI DOWN COMPARED TO RIGHT †OIL LEAK IS FROM ENGINE SUMP AREA,NOT MUCH BUT WORTH CHECKING NEXT SERVICE AS THESE ENGINES ARE USUALLY DRY.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2006 65,620 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 65,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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W62 WGJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W62 WGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W62 WGJ registered?

W62 WGJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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